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Melusen Family History

Melusen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elsen, Melson, Meuser, Felsen, Mensen, Meeuwsen, Meuse, Nelsen

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Where is the Melusen family from?

You can see how Melusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melusen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melusen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melusen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melusen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Melusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melusen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Melusen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Melusen. For the veterans among your Melusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melusen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Melusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Melusen in 1965 was 66, and 89 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melusen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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